Category Archives: Collections

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I research in the museum’s online database including on my mobile device?

  2. Is everything in the collections in the online catalog?

  3. Can I get a print of an image in the catalog for my personal use? 

  4. What kind and size of prints are available and what do they cost?

  5. How do I order a print?

  6. Will it have a watermark on it?

  7. Can I get a framed print to give as gift?

  8. Can I find a picture of where I live?

  9. Is there a way to find someone who once lived here?

  10. There is a PDF (portable document file) or other file listed as “on file.” Where is it?

  11. I know more about a person or a place seen in the catalog. Can I tell you about them?

  12. Can I send a page to someone that may be interested in what I found?

  13. Can I visit the Museum and see the collections?

  14. Can I research in materials that are not catalogued?

1. How do I research in the museum’s online database?

Our on-line catalog is at hobokenmuseum.org/collection-items/ top

 

2. Is everything in the collections in the online catalog?

The database represents over a third of our holdings with cataloging work diligently proceeding on the other materials along with digitization and transcription. We believe that the offerings available provide a respectable overview of the collections and, as a small museum with typical limited resources, useful detail regarding Hoboken history. top

 

3. Can I get a print of an image in the catalog for my personal use?

Yes, we can make prints for most items with some subject to copyright, donor or technical restrictions. For usage other than personal use, contact Museum collections (collections@ hobokenmuseum.org or 201-656-2240) for availability, current pricing and any restrictions. top

 

4. What kind and size of prints are available and what do they cost?

All prints are digital inkjet prints on a semi-gloss paper, without a matte or frame.We offer a variety of sizes, from 8×11 to 24×36 or even larger.

Prints up to 24” wide can be made for some images and the price will be quoted upon request. Special requirements regarding cropping or sizing for mattes can be considered, although charges may be made depending on the project. top

 

5. How do I order a print?

In the database, note the catalog # of thephoto you’re interested in, and share that with collections@hobokenmuseum.org or 201-656-2240. we will contact you to arrange payment.) Generally, orders are fulfilled within a week of receiving it. top

 

6. Will it have a watermark on it?

No, the watermark only appears on the web images which are low resolution and not intended for printing. top

 

7. Can I get a framed print for myself or to give as a gift?

We have some 11×17 and 16×20 black frames. Reach out if you’re interested. Local pick-up only and stock is limited. top

 

8. Can I find a picture of where I live?

Not every building or address in Hoboken will be found in our catalogue. top

 

9. Is there a way to find someone who once lived here?

Try the name as a KEYWORD SEARCH using quotes around the name. Also under ADVANCED SEARCH make sure to click the PEOPLE box at the top. Remember that the spelling of names often varied over the years as well as first names (i.e. Philip – Phillip or nicknames, Dom for Dominic or Dominick.) Genealogy is one use for the database that we are constantly trying to improve. top

 

10. There is a PDF (portable document file) or other file listed as “on file”, but it is not available. Where is it?

Some of these files are available in the on-line database along with video, audio and similar files. Note that some of these are large files and may take a while to download or display; your capability with mobile devices will vary. Due to our conversion to a new databasde sysem, some of these files may not be linked. Reach out if interested.  top

 

11. I know more about a person or a place seen in the catalog. Can I tell you about them?

Yes, note the catalog # and send an email to collections@hobokenmuseum.org.  After our review, the information may be compiled in the record and credited as appropriate. top

 

12. Can I send a page to someone that may be interested in what I found?

Off course! Share the page from your browser. top

 

13. Can I visit the Museum and see the collections?

You can see selected items from the collections that are on exhibition in the current main exhibition, but the collections themselves are not on permanent display. The Museum’s home is dedicated to changing exhibitions and programs and regrettably does not have room for permanent displays. Collections are housed off-site in a secure, non-public space. top

 

14. Can I research in materials that are not catalogued?

Due to limited space and staff, research access is restricted. While all inquiries receive attention, we are unable to allow access to the storage areas. It is not a browsing collection as most items are boxed, shelved and stored in an appropriate manner; they can be retrieved for specific need. top

Online Database

Explore the Hoboken Historical Museum’s Online Archive, featuring detailed information and images of photographs, newspaper clippings, cataloged items, artwork, and artifacts spanning the last 250 years. Our database is continuously updated and serves as a growing resource for researchers, historians, and the community.

Hoboken Historical Museum Online Archive

For further information about the collection or to order images, please contact Rand Hoppe at archives@hobokenmuseum.org or call (201) 656-2240.

Images are also available for media or publishing use—please reach out for details.

Ordering Custom Prints

We offer high-quality prints of collection images in various sizes. Image proportions may not always fill the page, and a minimum 1-inch white border will be present. Payment must be made in advance of printing.

Pricing

  • 8.5″ × 11″ — $30
  • 11″ × 17″ — $45
  • 13″ × 19″ — $50
  • 17″ × 22″ — $60
  • 18″ × 24″ — $80
  • 20″ × 30″ — $90
  • 24″ × 36″ — $120

If an image requires a new scan or resizing, an additional $100 fee applies.

Shipping & Handling: $10 minimum
Plus NJ Sales Tax

Start your search below and explore Hoboken’s rich history!

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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of a Washington Street parade with a mounted unit near Eighth Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920-25.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of a Washington Street parade with a mounted unit near Eighth Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920-25.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of a wedding party at front entrance of 509 Monroe St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940-1950.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of a wedding party at front entrance of 509 Monroe St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940-1950.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of construction work for the Central Rail Road of N.J., Jersey City, Aug. 23,1923.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of construction work for the Central Rail Road of N.J., Jersey City, Aug. 23,1923.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of construction work for the Central Rail Road of N.J., Jersey City, August 23, 1923.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of construction work for the Central Rail Road of N.J., Jersey City, August 23, 1923.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of construction work for the Central Rail Road of N.J., Jersey City, June, 1924.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of construction work for the Central Rail Road of N.J., Jersey City, June, 1924.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of construction work for the Central Rail Road of N.J., Jersey City, June, 1924.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of construction work for the Central Rail Road of N.J., Jersey City, June, 1924.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of construction work for the Central Rail Road of N.J., Jersey City, Oct. 27,1923.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of construction work for the Central Rail Road of N.J., Jersey City, Oct. 27,1923.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of eight women, two girls and boy on the Muller family car outside a hotel or inn, no place, no date, ca. 1910-20
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of eight women, two girls and boy on the Muller family car outside a hotel or inn, no place, no date, ca. 1910-20
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of eleven baseball players posed in uniforms of six different teams, no place (Hoboken?), no date, ca. 1940-1950.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of eleven baseball players posed in uniforms of six different teams, no place (Hoboken?), no date, ca. 1940-1950.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of family dated on reverse as 1857; found in Record Book No. 1, St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hoboken.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of family dated on reverse as 1857; found in Record Book No. 1, St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hoboken.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of luncheon of the Ladies Auxillary, Fred DeSapio Democratic Association, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1947-1950.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of luncheon of the Ladies Auxillary, Fred DeSapio Democratic Association, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1947-1950.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of members of the Hudsonia (Fencing) Club, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920-1922.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of members of the Hudsonia (Fencing) Club, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920-1922.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of operations in the Greenville area by the Central Rail Road of N.J. and other firms, Jersey City, Oct. 1, 1922.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of operations in the Greenville area by the Central Rail Road of N.J. and other firms, Jersey City, Oct. 1, 1922.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of painter Antonio Jacobsen and wife, Mary, in their library, West Hoboken, 1889.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of painter Antonio Jacobsen and wife, Mary, in their library, West Hoboken, 1889.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of people boarding a dayliner for DeSapio Democratic Association outing, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-1947.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of people boarding a dayliner for DeSapio Democratic Association outing, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-1947.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of people boarding a dayliner for DeSapio Democratic Association outing, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-1947.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of people boarding a dayliner for DeSapio Democratic Association outing, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-1947.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the Nungesser-Dickinson Seed Company building, 1203-1209 Hudson Street, Hoboken, [1923].
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the Nungesser-Dickinson Seed Company building, 1203-1209 Hudson Street, Hoboken, [1923].
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the W. & A. Fletcher Company buildings taken from 1210 Hudson Street, Hoboken, 1923.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the W. & A. Fletcher Company buildings taken from 1210 Hudson Street, Hoboken, 1923.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the exterior of 1210 Hudson Street with an automobile, Hoboken, 1923.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the exterior of 1210 Hudson Street with an automobile, Hoboken, 1923.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the exterior of John Muller
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the exterior of John Muller's business at 61 First Street, Hoboken, no date, circa 1917.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the exterior of John Muller
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the exterior of John Muller's business at 930 Washington St., Hoboken, October, 1930.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the exterior of John Muller
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the exterior of John Muller's business at 930 Washington St., Hoboken, October, 1930.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the house exterior of painter Antonio Jacobsen,31 Palisade Avenue, West Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1880-1890.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo of the house exterior of painter Antonio Jacobsen,31 Palisade Avenue, West Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1880-1890.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo portrait of Mary Jacobsen, wife of painter Antonio Jacobsen, with children Carl and Helen, J.C., no date, ca. 1880.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo portrait of Mary Jacobsen, wife of painter Antonio Jacobsen, with children Carl and Helen, J.C., no date, ca. 1880.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photo postcard of two seated men and two women outside 107 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, no date, circa 1920.
Digital image of sepia-tone photo postcard of two seated men and two women outside 107 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, no date, circa 1920.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photograph of 4th Street Park (Church Square) at night, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900.
Digital image of sepia-tone photograph of 4th Street Park (Church Square) at night, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photograph of Carmine Gallo with truck belonging to Hatfield Brothers, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1930
Digital image of sepia-tone photograph of Carmine Gallo with truck belonging to Hatfield Brothers, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1930's - 1940's.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photograph of Our Lady of Grace Church, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900.
Digital image of sepia-tone photograph of Our Lady of Grace Church, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photographic postcard of Bloomfield St., Hoboken, August 1905.
Digital image of sepia-tone photographic postcard of Bloomfield St., Hoboken, August 1905.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone photographic postcard view of 4th Street Park (Church Square), Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900.
Digital image of sepia-tone photographic postcard view of 4th Street Park (Church Square), Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone standing photo portrait of painter Antonio Jacobsen, Brooklyn, N.Y., no date, ca. 1880-1890.
Digital image of sepia-tone standing photo portrait of painter Antonio Jacobsen, Brooklyn, N.Y., no date, ca. 1880-1890.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone studio photo portrait of John Muller at 50 years of age, New York, [1936].
Digital image of sepia-tone studio photo portrait of John Muller at 50 years of age, New York, [1936].
Photograph
Digital image of single typewritten leaf titled "Pier Proposition." Regarding Holland-American Line Fifth Street Pier, Hoboken, no date, ca.1949-1951.
Digital image of single typewritten leaf titled "Pier Proposition." Regarding Holland-American Line Fifth Street Pier, Hoboken, no date, ca.1949-1951.
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Digital image of sticker for election campaign of Steve Cappiello for Mayor and for 3 Councilmen-at-Large, Hoboken, no date, circa 1973-1985.
Digital image of sticker for election campaign of Steve Cappiello for Mayor and for 3 Councilmen-at-Large, Hoboken, no date, circa 1973-1985.
Object/Artifact
Digital image of the Centennial Luncheon program of the Joint Service Clubs, Union Club, Hoboken, March 30, 1955. Postal Cachet Contest.
Digital image of the Centennial Luncheon program of the Joint Service Clubs, Union Club, Hoboken, March 30, 1955. Postal Cachet Contest.
Archive
Digital image of the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad and other rail transportion, circa 1908-1910.
Digital image of the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad and other rail transportion, circa 1908-1910.
Archive
Digital image of the business card of Costello-Manewal, Photographers, 520 Washington St., Hoboken, ca. 1956.
Digital image of the business card of Costello-Manewal, Photographers, 520 Washington St., Hoboken, ca. 1956.
Archive
Digital image of the dog run in Church Square Park with Our Lady of Grace Church, Hoboken, March 31, 2004.
Digital image of the dog run in Church Square Park with Our Lady of Grace Church, Hoboken, March 31, 2004.
Photograph
Digital image of the exterior of 235 Hudson St. near Third St., Hoboken, Dec. 26, 2003.
Digital image of the exterior of 235 Hudson St. near Third St., Hoboken, Dec. 26, 2003.
Photograph
Digital image of the exterior of Hudson Cinema, 5 Marineview Plaza, Hudson & First Sts., Hoboken, Dec. 26, 2003.
Digital image of the exterior of Hudson Cinema, 5 Marineview Plaza, Hudson & First Sts., Hoboken, Dec. 26, 2003.
Photograph
Digital image of the garage that was used by the Kostelecky family business for carriage and automobile work, 218 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, June, 2004.
Digital image of the garage that was used by the Kostelecky family business for carriage and automobile work, 218 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, June, 2004.
Photograph
Digital image of the garage that was used by the Kostelecky family business for carriage and automobile work, 218 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, June, 2004.
Digital image of the garage that was used by the Kostelecky family business for carriage and automobile work, 218 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, June, 2004.
Photograph
Digital image of the garage that was used by the Kostelecky family business for carriage and automobile work, 218 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, June, 2004.
Digital image of the garage that was used by the Kostelecky family business for carriage and automobile work, 218 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, June, 2004.
Photograph
Digital image of the garage that was used by the Kostelecky family business for carriage and automobile work, 218 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, June, 2004.
Digital image of the garage that was used by the Kostelecky family business for carriage and automobile work, 218 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, June, 2004.
Photograph
Digital image of the interior of Frankie & Johnny On the Waterfront Restaurant, Hoboken, Dec. 26, 2003.
Digital image of the interior of Frankie & Johnny On the Waterfront Restaurant, Hoboken, Dec. 26, 2003.
Photograph
Digital image of the interior of the From Here to Eternity Sinatra Museum, Hoboken, April 21, 2004.
Digital image of the interior of the From Here to Eternity Sinatra Museum, Hoboken, April 21, 2004.
Photograph
Digital image of the interior of the From Here to Eternity Sinatra Museum, Hoboken, April 21, 2004.
Digital image of the interior of the From Here to Eternity Sinatra Museum, Hoboken, April 21, 2004.
Photograph
Digital image of the interior of the From Here to Eternity Sinatra Museum, Hoboken, April 21, 2004.
Digital image of the interior of the From Here to Eternity Sinatra Museum, Hoboken, April 21, 2004.
Photograph
Digital image of the interior of the From Here to Eternity Sinatra Museum, Hoboken, April 21, 2004.
Digital image of the interior of the From Here to Eternity Sinatra Museum, Hoboken, April 21, 2004.
Photograph
Digital image of the interior of the From Here to Eternity Sinatra Museum, Hoboken, April 21, 2004.
Digital image of the interior of the From Here to Eternity Sinatra Museum, Hoboken, April 21, 2004.
Photograph
Digital image of the interior of the From Here to Eternity Sinatra Museum, Hoboken, April 21, 2004.
Digital image of the interior of the From Here to Eternity Sinatra Museum, Hoboken, April 21, 2004.
Photograph
Digital image of the loading dock gate for 333 River Street apartment building, Hoboken, March 31, 2004.
Digital image of the loading dock gate for 333 River Street apartment building, Hoboken, March 31, 2004.
Photograph
Digital image of three newsclippings about the prizes awarded for the Hoboken Centennial Postal Cachet, Hoboken, no date, ca. March 1955.
Digital image of three newsclippings about the prizes awarded for the Hoboken Centennial Postal Cachet, Hoboken, no date, ca. March 1955.
Archive
Digital image of ticket for St. Matthew
Digital image of ticket for St. Matthew's (Church) Junior League showing of film "The Glenn Miller Story," Hoboken, May 8, 1956.
Archive
Digital image of ticket for a $5 Airplane Ride, February 23, 1930. Probably at Newark Airport, Newark N.J.
Digital image of ticket for a $5 Airplane Ride, February 23, 1930. Probably at Newark Airport, Newark N.J.
Photograph
Digital image of ticket for the Junior League of St. Matthew
Digital image of ticket for the Junior League of St. Matthew's Church showing of film "Magnificent Obsession," Hoboken, Jan. 31, 1956.
Archive
Digital image of tintype photo of two men in suits posed outside, no place (Hoboken?), no date, circa 1910-1915.
Digital image of tintype photo of two men in suits posed outside, no place (Hoboken?), no date, circa 1910-1915.
Photograph
Digital image of two B+W photos: Ken Schultz ca. 4-5 years old with another boy; a man, probably Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945.
Digital image of two B+W photos: Ken Schultz ca. 4-5 years old with another boy; a man, probably Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945.
Photograph
Digital image of typed carbon text regarding history of the Martha Institute & Industrial Education Assn. No source or date, probably ca. 1920-1940.
Digital image of typed carbon text regarding history of the Martha Institute & Industrial Education Assn. No source or date, probably ca. 1920-1940.
Archive
Digital image of typed list of Memorial Monuments in the City of Hoboken, N.J. No source, no date, ca. 1920
Digital image of typed list of Memorial Monuments in the City of Hoboken, N.J. No source, no date, ca. 1920's -1950.
Archive
Digital image of typed poem: The Elysian Fields. Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 9, 1913. Author & original source not indicated.
Digital image of typed poem: The Elysian Fields. Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 9, 1913. Author & original source not indicated.
Archive
Digital image of typed-letter signed to Kenneth Schultz from Acting Postmaster, Hoboken, March 15, 1955 about enclosed cachets & future luncheon.
Digital image of typed-letter signed to Kenneth Schultz from Acting Postmaster, Hoboken, March 15, 1955 about enclosed cachets & future luncheon.
Archive
Digital image of typed-letter signed to Kenneth Schultz from Acting Postmaster, Hoboken, with invitation to a luncheon, March 21, 1955.
Digital image of typed-letter signed to Kenneth Schultz from Acting Postmaster, Hoboken, with invitation to a luncheon, March 21, 1955.
Archive
Digital image of view of the Maxwell House Coffee plant from Elysian Park, Hoboken, December 27, 2003.
Digital image of view of the Maxwell House Coffee plant from Elysian Park, Hoboken, December 27, 2003.
Photograph
Digital image of volunteers Douglas Donkin and Lisa Broom outside HHM, Hoboken, May 27, 2005.
Digital image of volunteers Douglas Donkin and Lisa Broom outside HHM, Hoboken, May 27, 2005.
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Digital image of west side of the 900 block of Hudson St., Hoboken, August 27, 2004.
Digital image of west side of the 900 block of Hudson St., Hoboken, August 27, 2004.
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Digital image, billhead: Bill for service by The Hackensack Water Co., Reorganized to Mr. Dowd, 743 Clinton Ave., West Hoboken, July 24, 1895.
Digital image, billhead: Bill for service by The Hackensack Water Co., Reorganized to Mr. Dowd, 743 Clinton Ave., West Hoboken, July 24, 1895.
Archive
Digital image, document: Board of Water Commissioners of Hoboken; Rules, Regulations, and Penalties Respecting the Use of Passaic Water, June 4, 1861.
Digital image, document: Board of Water Commissioners of Hoboken; Rules, Regulations, and Penalties Respecting the Use of Passaic Water, June 4, 1861.
Archive
Digital image, document: Expiration notice to Mayor & Council of Hoboken from Hudson County Mutual Insurance Co. regarding policy no. 6077, 1861.
Digital image, document: Expiration notice to Mayor & Council of Hoboken from Hudson County Mutual Insurance Co. regarding policy no. 6077, 1861.
Archive
Digital image, document: Insurance policy for Hoboken School No. 4, 1896.
Digital image, document: Insurance policy for Hoboken School No. 4, 1896.
Archive
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Adolph Lankering to City Council re school bonds, Hoboken, Nov. 26, 1902.
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Adolph Lankering to City Council re school bonds, Hoboken, Nov. 26, 1902.
Archive
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor August Grassmann as President, Board of Police Commissioners, to clerk re meeting, Hoboken, Dec. 11, 1890.
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor August Grassmann as President, Board of Police Commissioners, to clerk re meeting, Hoboken, Dec. 11, 1890.
Archive
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor E.V.S. Besson to Board of Water Commissioners declining invitation on expenditures, Hoboken, May 19, 1879.
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor E.V.S. Besson to Board of Water Commissioners declining invitation on expenditures, Hoboken, May 19, 1879.
Archive
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Edward R. Stanton to City Council re retention of monies raised for County Parks, Hoboken, Nov. 23, 1891.
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Edward R. Stanton to City Council re retention of monies raised for County Parks, Hoboken, Nov. 23, 1891.
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Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Edwin J. Kerr to City Council re assessment rebates on certain Coster lots, Hoboken, Jan. 15, 1887.
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Edwin J. Kerr to City Council re assessment rebates on certain Coster lots, Hoboken, Jan. 15, 1887.
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Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Frederick B. Ogden to City Council re plans & specifications for a new City Hall, Hoboken, Nov. 28, 1866.
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Frederick B. Ogden to City Council re plans & specifications for a new City Hall, Hoboken, Nov. 28, 1866.
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Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Frederick W. Bohnstedt to City Council re ordinance prohibiting slaughterhouses, Hoboken, Oct. 2, 1867.
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Frederick W. Bohnstedt to City Council re ordinance prohibiting slaughterhouses, Hoboken, Oct. 2, 1867.
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Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Herman L. Timken to Joint Committee re members unable to attend meeting, Hoboken, Sept. 19, 1884.
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Herman L. Timken to Joint Committee re members unable to attend meeting, Hoboken, Sept. 19, 1884.
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Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Joseph Russell to City Council re water drainage problem, Ravine Sewer, Hoboken, March 27, 1876.
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Joseph Russell to City Council re water drainage problem, Ravine Sewer, Hoboken, March 27, 1876.
Archive
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Lawrence Fagan to City Council re appointment of a fire commissioner, Hoboken, May 24, 189[9].
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Lawrence Fagan to City Council re appointment of a fire commissioner, Hoboken, May 24, 189[9].
Archive
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Peter M. McGavisk to City Council re subpoena, Hoboken, July 9, 1873.
Digital image, document: Letter by Mayor Peter M. McGavisk to City Council re subpoena, Hoboken, July 9, 1873.
Archive
Digital image, document: Letter from Mayor Cornelius V. Clickener to City Council re erection of Market Square, Hoboken, October 3, 1855.
Digital image, document: Letter from Mayor Cornelius V. Clickener to City Council re erection of Market Square, Hoboken, October 3, 1855.
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Digital image, document: Note by Mayor John R. Johnson notifying City Clerk to call a Council meeting, Hoboken, November 20, 1860.
Digital image, document: Note by Mayor John R. Johnson notifying City Clerk to call a Council meeting, Hoboken, November 20, 1860.
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Digital image, document: Police Department, Hoboken, February 12, 1894.
Digital image, document: Police Department, Hoboken, February 12, 1894.
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Digital image, document: Police Department, note re sick officer and return to work, Hoboken, April 11, 1893.
Digital image, document: Police Department, note re sick officer and return to work, Hoboken, April 11, 1893.
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Digital image, document: Resolution of Schmersahl for war debt liquidation, adopted, signed by Mayor Frederick B. Ogden, Hoboken, Jan. 19, 1866.
Digital image, document: Resolution of Schmersahl for war debt liquidation, adopted, signed by Mayor Frederick B. Ogden, Hoboken, Jan. 19, 1866.
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Digital image, document: Veto by Mayor Charles T. Perry of City Council resolution regarding Hudson Square, Hoboken, February 23, 1865.
Digital image, document: Veto by Mayor Charles T. Perry of City Council resolution regarding Hudson Square, Hoboken, February 23, 1865.
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Digital image, document: Veto by Mayor Franklin B. Carpenter re contract for ash & rubbish removal, Hoboken, January 17, 1860.
Digital image, document: Veto by Mayor Franklin B. Carpenter re contract for ash & rubbish removal, Hoboken, January 17, 1860.
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Digital image, document: Veto by Mayor Lorenzo W. Elder of City Council resolution to procure badges for Council, Hoboken, November 18, 1863.
Digital image, document: Veto by Mayor Lorenzo W. Elder of City Council resolution to procure badges for Council, Hoboken, November 18, 1863.
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Digital image, holographic document: Comptroller
Digital image, holographic document: Comptroller's Office to Board of Tax Commissioners re unfunded claims, May 27, 1890.
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Digital image, holographic document: Letter from Mayor Lawrence Fagan to City Council re waterfront at Hudson Square, 4th Street, June 14, 1889.
Digital image, holographic document: Letter from Mayor Lawrence Fagan to City Council re waterfront at Hudson Square, 4th Street, June 14, 1889.
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Digital image, holographic document: Letter from Niagara Fire Insurance Co. of N.Y. to Mayor & Council re expiring policies, Jan. 17, 1887.
Digital image, holographic document: Letter from Niagara Fire Insurance Co. of N.Y. to Mayor & Council re expiring policies, Jan. 17, 1887.
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Digital image, holographic document: Mayor Hazen Kimball to City Council re veto of resolution re payment of services, March 7, 1871.
Digital image, holographic document: Mayor Hazen Kimball to City Council re veto of resolution re payment of services, March 7, 1871.
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Digital image, holographic document: Mayor John A. O
Digital image, holographic document: Mayor John A. O'Neill letter to Council re being served with summons re Market Square, August 3, 1880.
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Digital image, holographic document: Mayor William Ellis letter to Council on police report of raid on saloon owned by Max Kruger, March 1, 1893.
Digital image, holographic document: Mayor William Ellis letter to Council on police report of raid on saloon owned by Max Kruger, March 1, 1893.
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Digital image, holographic document: Report "since last report" from Chief of Police to Board of Police Commissioners, April, 11, 1881.
Digital image, holographic document: Report "since last report" from Chief of Police to Board of Police Commissioners, April, 11, 1881.
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Digital image, holographic document: Report for April from Chief of Police Charles A. Donovan to Board of Police Commissioners, May 10, 1880.
Digital image, holographic document: Report for April from Chief of Police Charles A. Donovan to Board of Police Commissioners, May 10, 1880.
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Digital image, holographic document: Report on officers excuses from Chief of Police to Board of Police Commissioners, April, 28, 1884.
Digital image, holographic document: Report on officers excuses from Chief of Police to Board of Police Commissioners, April, 28, 1884.
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Digital image, holographic letter: Police Surgeon
Digital image, holographic letter: Police Surgeon's Certicate that Police Officer Michael Breen was under his care, June 23, 1884.
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Digital image, holographic letter: Police Surgeon
Digital image, holographic letter: Police Surgeon's Certicate that Police Officer Morris Stack was under his care, August 8, 1887.
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Digital image, imprinted postcard: A reminder to pick-up Challenger badge & credentials on Monday, Nov. 5th for Nov. 6, 1951 election.
Digital image, imprinted postcard: A reminder to pick-up Challenger badge & credentials on Monday, Nov. 5th for Nov. 6, 1951 election.
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Digital image, printed card: Use this Card as A Guide When Voting. Issued by Hoboken Democratic party, General Elections, Hoboken,1951.
Digital image, printed card: Use this Card as A Guide When Voting. Issued by Hoboken Democratic party, General Elections, Hoboken,1951.
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Digital image, printed document with holographic additions: Petition of George W. Simpson for appointment as Patrolman, Hoboken, Feb. 1886.
Digital image, printed document with holographic additions: Petition of George W. Simpson for appointment as Patrolman, Hoboken, Feb. 1886.
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Digital image, printed document with holographic additions: Posts of 2nd Precinct Police Officers, January 1895; to Board of Police Commissioners.
Digital image, printed document with holographic additions: Posts of 2nd Precinct Police Officers, January 1895; to Board of Police Commissioners.
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Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, Public School Bond, $1000. Issued March 1, 1897. Maturing March 1, 1917.
Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, Public School Bond, $1000. Issued March 1, 1897. Maturing March 1, 1917.
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Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, School Bond , Series A, $1000. Issued Jan 1, 1918.
Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, School Bond , Series A, $1000. Issued Jan 1, 1918.
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Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, School Bond, $1000. Issued Jan 1, 1918.
Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, School Bond, $1000. Issued Jan 1, 1918.
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Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, School Promissory Note, $25,000. Issued June 1, 1919. Matures June, 1, 1920.
Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, School Promissory Note, $25,000. Issued June 1, 1919. Matures June, 1, 1920.
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Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, School Promissory Note, $25,000. Issued June 1, 1920. Matures October 1, 1920.
Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, School Promissory Note, $25,000. Issued June 1, 1920. Matures October 1, 1920.
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Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, Street Re-improvement Bond, $1000. Issued Jan. 1, 1913. Matures Jan. 1, 1918.
Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, Street Re-improvement Bond, $1000. Issued Jan. 1, 1913. Matures Jan. 1, 1918.
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Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, Street Reimprovement Bond, $1000. Issued July 1, 1916. Matures July, 1, 1917.
Digital image, printed document: City of Hoboken, Street Reimprovement Bond, $1000. Issued July 1, 1916. Matures July, 1, 1917.
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Digital image, printed leaf with Hoboken water rates and policies, no date, circa 1890-1900.
Digital image, printed leaf with Hoboken water rates and policies, no date, circa 1890-1900.
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Digital image, signed document: Corporation of Hoboken Declaration of Sale, on the 15th day of September 1877 for Taxes of 1876.
Digital image, signed document: Corporation of Hoboken Declaration of Sale, on the 15th day of September 1877 for Taxes of 1876.
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Digital image, signed document: Letter from Street Commissioner Patrick R. Griffin to Mayor & Council re trash removal, March 29, 1911.
Digital image, signed document: Letter from Street Commissioner Patrick R. Griffin to Mayor & Council re trash removal, March 29, 1911.
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Digital image, typed document: Letter from Germania Fire Insurance Co. to Mayor & Council re reduced rates, August 19, 1910.
Digital image, typed document: Letter from Germania Fire Insurance Co. to Mayor & Council re reduced rates, August 19, 1910.
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Digital image, typed letter signed: Board of Health to Mayor & City Council requesting extra funds for diptheria epidemic expenses, January 13, 1914.
Digital image, typed letter signed: Board of Health to Mayor & City Council requesting extra funds for diptheria epidemic expenses, January 13, 1914.
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Digital image, typed signed document: Mayor George H. Steil to City Council re fund claim for Hudson Fulton Ter-Centenary Celebration, Dec. 19, 1909.
Digital image, typed signed document: Mayor George H. Steil to City Council re fund claim for Hudson Fulton Ter-Centenary Celebration, Dec. 19, 1909.
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Digital image, typed signed document: Mayor Martin Cooke to City Council re veto of two ordinances, July 22, 1914.
Digital image, typed signed document: Mayor Martin Cooke to City Council re veto of two ordinances, July 22, 1914.
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Digital image: Assessment for Improvements on Adams Street between Newark & First Sts., March 26, 1867.
Digital image: Assessment for Improvements on Adams Street between Newark & First Sts., March 26, 1867.
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Digital image: Assessment for Sewer in Bloomfield Street, December 31, 1859.
Digital image: Assessment for Sewer in Bloomfield Street, December 31, 1859.
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Digital image: Assessment for the re-assessment of Improvements on Jackson St. between First & Second Sts., August 16, 1876.
Digital image: Assessment for the re-assessment of Improvements on Jackson St. between First & Second Sts., August 16, 1876.
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Digital image: Bill for assessment for Street Improvements, Washington Street, City of Hoboken, to The Episcopal (Trinity Church property, March 2, 1857.
Digital image: Bill for assessment for Street Improvements, Washington Street, City of Hoboken, to The Episcopal (Trinity Church property, March 2, 1857.
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Digital image: Bill from Frank J. Kopp, Dealer in Choice Groceries, 99 Garden St., Hoboken, December 10, 1908.
Digital image: Bill from Frank J. Kopp, Dealer in Choice Groceries, 99 Garden St., Hoboken, December 10, 1908.
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Digital image: Bill from Frank J. Kopp, Dealer in Choice Groceries, 99 Garden St., Hoboken, December 29, 1908.
Digital image: Bill from Frank J. Kopp, Dealer in Choice Groceries, 99 Garden St., Hoboken, December 29, 1908.
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Digital image: Bill to Chris Otten, Hoboken from Dr. G Spencer Ridner, Dentist, 500 Washington St., Hoboken, May 11, 1903.
Digital image: Bill to Chris Otten, Hoboken from Dr. G Spencer Ridner, Dentist, 500 Washington St., Hoboken, May 11, 1903.
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Digital image: Bill to Water Commissioners from Wiggins & Abell, 77 Washington St., Hoboken, June 21, 1872.
Digital image: Bill to Water Commissioners from Wiggins & Abell, 77 Washington St., Hoboken, June 21, 1872.
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Digital image: Billhead of Hauser & Bruggeman, Real Estate and Insurance Agents, 79 Hudson St., Hoboken, July 26, 1887.
Digital image: Billhead of Hauser & Bruggeman, Real Estate and Insurance Agents, 79 Hudson St., Hoboken, July 26, 1887.
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Digital image: Commissioners to Drain Low Lands in the City of Hoboken...Mess.Tompkins & Child, Improvement Certificate for $145.92 for covering for drain boxes, Newark [St.] & Willow Ave., February 26, 1867.
Digital image: Commissioners to Drain Low Lands in the City of Hoboken...Mess.Tompkins & Child, Improvement Certificate for $145.92 for covering for drain boxes, Newark [St.] & Willow Ave., February 26, 1867.
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Digital image: Commissioners to Drain Low Lands in the City of Hoboken...to Robert Hawkins, Improvement Certificate for $129.82 for lumber, Feb. 26, 1867.
Digital image: Commissioners to Drain Low Lands in the City of Hoboken...to Robert Hawkins, Improvement Certificate for $129.82 for lumber, Feb. 26, 1867.
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Digital image: Commissioners to Drain Low Lands in the City of Hoboken...to William H. Lawrence, Improvement Certificate for $36.08 for carpentry work [on] drain boxes, Feb. 24, 1868.
Digital image: Commissioners to Drain Low Lands in the City of Hoboken...to William H. Lawrence, Improvement Certificate for $36.08 for carpentry work [on] drain boxes, Feb. 24, 1868.
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Digital image: Document from Dr. S. A. Helfer, 227 Washington St., re police officer under his care, Nov. 14, 1881.
Digital image: Document from Dr. S. A. Helfer, 227 Washington St., re police officer under his care, Nov. 14, 1881.
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Digital image: Jackson and Sylvester family genealogy prepared by Gerald Spiro, November, 1962, for William and Paula Cantor.
Digital image: Jackson and Sylvester family genealogy prepared by Gerald Spiro, November, 1962, for William and Paula Cantor.
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Digital image: Konert family genealogy prepared by Gerald Spiro, December, 1962, for William and Paula Cantor.
Digital image: Konert family genealogy prepared by Gerald Spiro, December, 1962, for William and Paula Cantor.
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Digital image: Letter to City Council from Ogden & Nivens, Counsellors-at-Law, 15 Newark St., Hoboken, August 30, 1881.
Digital image: Letter to City Council from Ogden & Nivens, Counsellors-at-Law, 15 Newark St., Hoboken, August 30, 1881.
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Digital image: Letter to Dept. of Revenue and Finance from R. Neumann & Co., Hoboken, March 28, 1960 re sewage water.
Digital image: Letter to Dept. of Revenue and Finance from R. Neumann & Co., Hoboken, March 28, 1960 re sewage water.
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Digital image: Letter to Edward Charles from W.W. Shippen, Agent, Hoboken Land & Improvement Company on Hoboken Ferry Office letterhead, August 7, 1858.
Digital image: Letter to Edward Charles from W.W. Shippen, Agent, Hoboken Land & Improvement Company on Hoboken Ferry Office letterhead, August 7, 1858.
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Digital image: Letter to Edward J. Barrone [Borrone], Director of Public Works from Charles P. Stalling, Executive Vice President, Hoboken Chamber of Commerce, May 29, 1951.
Digital image: Letter to Edward J. Barrone [Borrone], Director of Public Works from Charles P. Stalling, Executive Vice President, Hoboken Chamber of Commerce, May 29, 1951.
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Digital image: Light pole at southwest corner of Second and Washington Sts. with Burczy poster, Hoboken, 2000.
Digital image: Light pole at southwest corner of Second and Washington Sts. with Burczy poster, Hoboken, 2000.
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Digital image: Light pole on south side of Newark St. between Washington and Bloomfield Streets with Burczy posters, Hoboken, [2001].
Digital image: Light pole on south side of Newark St. between Washington and Bloomfield Streets with Burczy posters, Hoboken, [2001].
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Digital image: New Jersey Relief Warrant, No. 2242, City of Hoboken, Sept. 13, 1864; payable to Ann Dorsey.
Digital image: New Jersey Relief Warrant, No. 2242, City of Hoboken, Sept. 13, 1864; payable to Ann Dorsey.
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Digital image: New Jersey Relief Warrant, No. 2249, City of Hoboken, Sept. 13, 1864; payable to Caroline Jaeckler. Signed by Mayor Charles T. Perry.
Digital image: New Jersey Relief Warrant, No. 2249, City of Hoboken, Sept. 13, 1864; payable to Caroline Jaeckler. Signed by Mayor Charles T. Perry.
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Digital image: Pin, It
Digital image: Pin, It's Grogan in '53, Hoboken, 1953.
Object/Artifact
Digital image: Pin, Re-Elect Grogran, Hoboken, no date, ca.1957 or 1961.
Digital image: Pin, Re-Elect Grogran, Hoboken, no date, ca.1957 or 1961.
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Digital image: Pin, The Grogan Team; Vote B Row, Hoboken, no date, circa 1953-1961.
Digital image: Pin, The Grogan Team; Vote B Row, Hoboken, no date, circa 1953-1961.
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Digital image: Pin, photo portrait of John J. Grogan, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1945-1957.
Digital image: Pin, photo portrait of John J. Grogan, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1945-1957.
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Digital image: Statement from Von Ojen & Segelken, Wholesale Grocers, Corner of Hudson Place and River Street, Hoboken, March 2, 1891.
Digital image: Statement from Von Ojen & Segelken, Wholesale Grocers, Corner of Hudson Place and River Street, Hoboken, March 2, 1891.
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Digital image: Street Sign Survey conducted by Streets, Highway and Transporation Committee, Hoboken Chamber of Commerce, March 8, 1963.
Digital image: Street Sign Survey conducted by Streets, Highway and Transporation Committee, Hoboken Chamber of Commerce, March 8, 1963.
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Digital image: Western Union Telegram from office at 128 Hudson St., Hoboken, November 18, 1898.
Digital image: Western Union Telegram from office at 128 Hudson St., Hoboken, November 18, 1898.
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Digital image: bill to City of Hoboken from The New York Times, March 20, 1902 for advertising for proposals for school bonds.
Digital image: bill to City of Hoboken from The New York Times, March 20, 1902 for advertising for proposals for school bonds.
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Digital image: bill to Dr. Edward Muller, 181 Washington St., for 1869 property tax arrears from Office of Collector of Arrears of Taxes, Hoboken.
Digital image: bill to Dr. Edward Muller, 181 Washington St., for 1869 property tax arrears from Office of Collector of Arrears of Taxes, Hoboken.
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Digital image: bill to Hoboken Water Commissioners from J.O. Waddell, 314 Market St., Newark, N.J., April 19, 1887.
Digital image: bill to Hoboken Water Commissioners from J.O. Waddell, 314 Market St., Newark, N.J., April 19, 1887.
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Digital image: bill to Hoboken Water Department from Hoboken Iron Works, James Kirkpatrick, February 11, 1872.
Digital image: bill to Hoboken Water Department from Hoboken Iron Works, James Kirkpatrick, February 11, 1872.
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Digital image: bill to Mayor and Council, City of Hoboken from Germania Fire Insurance Company, August Grassmann, Broker, Newark & Hudson Sts., Hoboken, May 22, 1908.
Digital image: bill to Mayor and Council, City of Hoboken from Germania Fire Insurance Company, August Grassmann, Broker, Newark & Hudson Sts., Hoboken, May 22, 1908.
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Camp Tamaqua

Bob Calabro published his book “Tamaqua: Remembering Hoboken Y’s Camp Tamaqua 1955-1965” in 2016. In 2017, the Hoboken Historical Museum hosted the first Camp Tamaqua Reunion. With Bob’s help, the Museum is building a Camp Tamaqua archive at the Museum πηγή του άρθρου. The first step is to present Bob’s book here, and let everyone know that I’ve set up an email address camptamaqua@hobokenmuseum.org, which you can use to send Tamaqua-specific queries and comments. Once we get moving, there will be more added to our Collections database, and I’ll make updates here, too.

I’ve set up some Albums with the photos that Bob and Alice Galmann have shared. Click the links below! If you have a Google account, you’ll be able to add comments the photos.

Activities – Facilities – Staff

Here are some PDFs with Tamaqua song lyrics, enjoy!

Camp Tamaqua Songs #1 – Camp Tamaqua Songs #2 – Camp Tamaqua Songs #3

Thanks to Bob Calabro and Alice Galmann, we are able to present home movies take at Camp Tamaqua in the 1960s. Click here to access a playlist on our YouTube channel.

– Rand Hoppe
Collections Manager, Hoboken Historical Museum

 

Tamaqua – Remembering Hoboken Y’s Camp Tamaqua: 1955-1965

Archives & Research Center

Collections of artifacts and documents are the heart and soul of any museum. The public sees glimpses of it in the items and images on display during our one or two themed exhibits each year, but most are carefully stored away for posterity.

The Hoboken Museum’s first exhibition, “Hoboken’s Changing Scenes,” opened in November 1986 in display cases at City Hall, featuring vintage postcard views of early 1900s Hoboken, side-by-side with present-day photographs. Museum founder Jim Hans donated the postcards to inaugurate the Museum’s permanent collection.

Catalogued, digitally scanned and packed in archival boxes by David Webster, our former Collections Manager, the Museum’s collections grew to over 100,000 items during his tenure. After David passed away in 2015, the Museum created the David Webster Memorial Fund to begin raising funds to expand and modernize our collections operations.The Museum’s collections have been growing ever since, through generous donations, strategic purchases and salvage, such as racks of police mug shots from the 1920s, or business signs like Apicella’s leaping swordfish and the 12-foot-high neon “Last Drop” from the iconic Maxwell House Coffee sign. Our space (pictured above) is maxed out.

To date, we have raised over $40,000, with a goal of raising $100,000 to create The Hoboken Museum Archives and Research Center (conceptual rendering at left), where we can welcome visitors and researchers to explore Hoboken’s history, and our new Collections Manager, Randolph Hoppe, can continue cataloguing and digitizing our ever-expanding collections. 

Any amount is appreciated, just choose one of the categories below. To donate your own amount; simply scroll down to click on the button in the lower right corner. 

PS – David will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. His legacy lives on in the highly searchable online collections catalogue on our website.

Frequently Asked Questions

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1. How do I research in the museum’s online database including on my mobile device?

Our on-line catalog is at hoboken.pastperfectonline.com and as of 2015 it is mobile adaptive for use on phones and tablets. On a DESKTOP or LAPTOP, this link brings you to a SEARCH TIPS screen. To do a search, use the buttons at the top to see Random Images or enter words most likely to fulfill your interest. On PHONES, due to screen size, the SEARCH TIPS is the welcome page and you have choice of two buttons: KEYWORD SEARCH or RANDOM IMAGES. The database is also available through Google or other search providers except for the most recent records.

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2. Is everything in the collections in the online catalog?

The database represents over a third of our holdings with cataloging work diligently proceeding on the other materials along with digitization and transcription. We believe that the offerings available provide a respectable overview of the collections and, as a small museum with typical limited resources, useful detail regarding Hoboken history

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3. Can I get a print of an image in the catalog for my personal use?

Yes, we can make prints for most items with some subject to copyright, donor or technical restrictions. For usage other than personal use, contact Museum collections ( collections@ hobokenmuseum.org or 201-656-2260) for availability, current pricing and any restrictions.

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4. What kind and size of prints are available and what do they cost?

All prints are digital inkjet prints on a semi-gloss paper, without a matte or frame. We offer a variety of sizes, from 8×11 to 13×19 at the same price: $25 per image. (Some popular images are offered in our online store.)

Prints up to 24” wide can be made for some images and the price will be quoted upon request. Special requirements regarding cropping or sizing for mattes can be considered, although charges may be made depending on the project.

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5. How do I order a print?

In the database is an ORDER IMAGE email button (below every image) that can be used to order that specific image. Just fill in the form and send. (Note: you cannot order or pay for prints from the collections database in the online Museum Store; we will contact you to arrange payment.) Generally, orders are fulfilled within a week of receiving it.

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6. Will it have a watermark on it?

No, the watermark only appears on the web images which are low resolution and not intended for printing.

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7. Can I get a framed print for myself or to give as a gift?

We offer a 16×20 black frame with matte for 12×16 prints. Price: $75 including print. Local pick-up only and stock is limited.

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8. Can I find a picture of where I live?

Not every building or address in Hoboken will be found in our catalogue.

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9. Is there a way to find someone who once lived here?

Try the name as a KEYWORD SEARCH using quotes around the name. Also under ADVANCED SEARCH make sure to click the PEOPLE box at the top. Remember that the spelling of names often varied over the years as well as first names (i.e. Philip – Phillip or nicknames, Dom for Dominic or Dominick.) Genealogy is one use for the database that we are constantly trying to improve.

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10. There is a PDF (portable document file) or other file listed as “on file”, but it is not available. Where is it?

Some of these files are available in the on-line database along with video, audio and similar files using the MULTIMEDIA LINK. Note that some of these are large files and may take a while to download or display; your capability with mobile devices will vary.

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11. I know more about a person or a place seen in the catalog. Can I tell you about them?

Yes, use the SEND FEEDBACK button (at top of every page) to tell us what you know and also, what may be incomplete or incorrect. Just complete the form and send. After our review, the information may be compiled in the record and credited as appropriate.

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12. Can I send a page to someone that may be interested in what I found?

Use the EMAIL PAGE button (at top of every page.) Just complete the form and send.

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13. Can I visit the Museum and see the collections?

You can see selected items from the collections that are on exhibition in the current main exhibition, but the collections themselves are not on permanent display. The Museum’s home is dedicated to changing exhibitions and programs and regrettably does not have room for permanent displays. Collections are housed off-site in a secure, non-public space.

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14. Can I research in materials that are not catalogued?

Due to limited space and staff, research access is restricted. While all inquiries receive attention, we are unable to allow access to the storage areas. It is not a browsing collection as most items are boxed, shelved and stored in an appropriate manner; they can be retrieved for specific need.